Been There, Bombed That Jun 1, 2009
Westerners are common: a sizable current of backpacking tourists comes through, often en route to Luang Prabang. Laos is the sort of place writers invariably call sleepy, so I won t.. (The American Conservative)
Luang Prabang, Soul of Laos May 8, 2009
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995, Luang Prabang, the springboard to magnificent natural wonders in Laos. Luang Prabang, is nestled strikingly on a peninsula formed by the confluence of two rivers, the Mekong River and Nam Khan river ... Once the royal capital of Laos it is still considered to be its religious heart, the river town of Luang Prabang breathes a rich meld of French Indochinese architecture and subtle Theravada Buddhist temples, it imparts on travellers an especially... (Suite101.com)
Visa South East Asia May 3, 2009
The 30 day visa on arrival in the Lao PDR is available at all ports of entry as listed above including the three international airports, Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Pakse. One photo is required for proof of identity, also required is a valid passport with a least six months remaining of validity. (Suite101.com)
Children Charity Organisation in La... Apr 16, 2009
The organisation is based in Luang Prabang but also has offices servicing Vientiane, Savannakhet, Udom Xai and Luang Namtha. There's no distribution system for getting books into rural villages, some of which require a day or two of travel from the nearest road or navigable river. (Suite101.com)
GD Express making foray into Laos Feb 10, 2009
Currently, Luang Prabang was attracting millions of tourists annually, which would have a spill-over effect on businesses and investments, he added. Last month, GDEX signed a memorandum of understanding with EPL to set up a joint venture to develop international and domestic express delivery services under shared brands for the Laos market. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Mass tourism swamps Asia's lost gems Mar 25, 2008
Tourists jockey for position to photograph Buddhist monks in Luang Prabang, Laos. Once a French colonial outpost, Luang Prabang today has become a favorite stop on the backpacker circuit ... LUANG PRABANG, Laos - On a chilly pre-dawn in this wondrous and once-secluded place, scruffy European backpackers and well-heeled American tourists have staked out their firing positions. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Post a comment Feb 8, 2008
Posted by: Eskil, Luang Prabang, Laos 08 February 2008. When will we accept that the ONLY solution to reducing emissions is turning to extensive public transportation and redesigning our cities so that more can be done on foot, bicycle, etc. (International Herald Tribune)
Signs of Hawaiian Life in the Universe Feb 3, 2008
COURTESY PHOTO The Hawaii Handweavers Hui was on a textile tour in Southeast Asia when they visited a village outside Luang Prabang, Laos. On the wall of the head weaver's studio was a photo of Diamond Head. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Fear of foreigners in Laos Feb 2, 2008
LUANG PRABANG, Laos - It is has been one year since Sompawn Khantisouk was abducted by men believed to be local police officers ... Although the Hmong insurgency, which simmered on throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s, is now more or less over, there are reports of occasional skirmishes and ambushes involving hill-tribe bands, mostly in the area around Phou Bia mountains south of the Plain of Jars, and near the town of Kasi on the main road between Vientiane and Luang Prabang. (Asia Times Online)
Roadblocks on the Great Asian Highway Jan 23, 2008
Chinese tourists who do travel south of the casino often see Luang Nam Tha as only a convenient place to have lunch on the way to Luang Prabang or Vientiane, the industry sources say. In addition to reaping less economic benefits, Laos will also likely have to deal with disproportionate social and environmental costs, people monitoring the project say. (Asia Times Online)
Rooms with views: Vistas worth the splurge Jan 15, 2008
La Rsidence Phou Vao, LaosWith its lush mountain setting, Buddhist temples and excellent French-Lao eateries, Luang Prabang in Laos is among Asias most scenic destinations. For a matchless view of this World Heritage town, book a sojourn at La Rsidence Phou Vao. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Laggard Laos turns the economic corner Jan 10, 2008
Meanwhile, large parts of the country still survive at basic subsistence levels and village life in places like the remote northeastern provinces of Houa Phan and Phong Saly is still a primitive world apart from Vientiane and even the old sleepy royal capital of Luang Prabang, where a foreign tourism-driven boom is underway. Still, economic and social change has definitely arrived in Laos and no amount of ideological training for civil servants is going to turn back the capitalist tide as long... (Asia Times Online)
More low-cost airlines in Asia means more of everything, including crashes Dec 28, 2007
The low-cost airlines have also increased traffic to destinations like Luang Prabang, the old royal capital of Laos. According to figures compiled by the international flight information company OAG, the number of low-cost flights in the Asia-Pacific region has grown from 3,900 six years ago to over 60,000 today. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Chinese goods transform life in Southeast Asia Dec 27, 2007
Villagers ride their cheap Chinese motorcycles, which sell for as little as $440, down a badly rutted dirt road to the markets of Luang Prabang, the charming city of Buddhist temples along the Mekong that draws flocks of foreign tourists ... "The quality of the Japanese brands is much better," said Gu Silibapaan, a 31-year-old motorcycle mechanic in Luang Prabang. (International Herald Tribune)
* Vietnam looks to Laos for power Dec 26, 2007
Vietnam's main energy company expects to wrap up a feasibility study by April for a dam near Luang Prabang, the former Lao royal capital, that would dwarf existing dams in the landlocked country, state media has reported ... The Luang Prabang dam is slated for operation in 2014 with a capacity of 1,410 megawatts under a memorandum of understanding Laos signed with the PetroVietnam Power Corporation in mid-October, a Lao government website says. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
* Budget airlines cutting corners, not just prices Dec 23, 2007
The low-cost airlines have also boosted traffic to destinations like Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos. According to figures compiled by the international flight information company OAG, the number of low-cost flights in the Asia-Pacific region has grown from 3,900 six years ago to more than 60,000 today. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The 53 places to go in 2008 Dec 11, 2007
And global nomads are heading to Luang Prabang to sample the Laotian tasting menu at 3 Nagas (www. 3nagas. (International Herald Tribune)
Cycling in Laos Nov 30, 2007
During the cruise, you'll stop at the Buddhist caves at Pak Ou and at Luang Prabang, where French colonial architecture meets historic temples. You'll spend about three days in the mountain-enclosed, riverside city of Luang Prabang, with visits to the Kuang Sii Waterfalls for a swim and picnic lunch and to villages specializing in handcrafts ... Be ready to cycle up two steep hills as you leave Luang Prabang it's the most physically challenging part of the trip. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Filling In The Blanks Of Southeast Asian Prehistory Oct 27, 2007
In 2001, Dr. White first visited Laos for an archaeological assessment survey of the region around Luang Prabang, by the great Mekong River and its nearby tributaries ... The MMAP survey group, a collaboration of U.S., Lao, British, Australian, and Thai colleagues, divided into two separate teams for rapid surveys of three tributaries of the Mekong River in Luang Prabang province ... The 2007 test excavation site, the Phou Phaa Khao Rockshelter site, provided Dr. White and her team with new... (Science Daily)
Luang Prabang Sep 23, 2007
I want to work in a restaurant or hotel, so I hope more tourists come. " "Are your parents happy you went away. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Luang Prabang: Wats, river mists and iced cappuccino Jul 29, 2007
Wat Xieng Thong is arguably the lovliest of the temples at Luang Prabang ... Kristi Ross, Contributor, Luang Prabang, Laos ... If Luang Prabang (also known as Loungphrabang) didn't exist, only a poet or an opium dreamer would dare invent it. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Orient Express Cars Return Jun 3, 2007
The U.S. Embassy in Laos reported news of sporadic fighting between government forces and rebels in the area of Vang Vieng in northern Vientiane province, and warned against ground travel north from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. U.S. Embassy personnel are prohibited from taking personal journeys in the area on Route 13 and contiguous roads. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Where the spirit of '67 lives on May 28, 2007
Fifteen years ago, this former French colony was barely known to tourists, especially its old capital, Luang Prabang - 11 hours from Vientiane by road. But in 1995 it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site and with that a gentle trickle of adventurous travellers has arrived - lured by the Theravada Buddhist temples, out-of-this-world scenery and royal heritage. (Guardian Unlimited)
Secret shelterLaos opens Vietnam War caves in remote "hidden valley" May 22, 2007
Even in peacetime it takes two days to drive to Viengxay from either Vientiane, the capital of Laos, or Luang Prabang, its second city. During the secret war in Laos it was almost impossible. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Bangkok shaken by 6.1 earthquake May 17, 2007
The quake occurred at 3:56 p.m. (0856 GMT) at a point 155 kilometers (97 miles) west-northwest of the Laotian city of Luang Prabang, said the USGS. The region is sparsely populated, with little urban development. The quake caused high-rise buildings in Bangkok to sway, and many offices were evacuated, with their panicky occupants gathered in the street. (CNN -- International)
Laos hit by powerful quake May 17, 2007
1 and struck not far from the northern city of Luang Prabang, the US Geological Survey reported ... The earthquake struck 155km (97 miles) west-north-west of Luang Prabang at just before 1600 local time (0900GMT), the USGS reported ... But it was little felt in Luang Prabang. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Laos earthquake shakes Bangkok buildings May 16, 2007
gov) said the quake, which hit at 0856 GMT (1856 AEST), was 148km from the ancient Lao capital of Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang is a world heritage site on account of its centuries-old Buddhist pagodas and temples. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Laos quake rattles Bangkok May 16, 2007
The USGS says the quake hit shortly before 7:00pm almost 150 kilometres from the ancient Lao capital of Luang Prabang, a world heritage site on account of its centuries-old Buddhist pagodas and temples. Luang Prabang residents say they felt only minor shaking. (ABC News Online, Australia -- World)
The struggle to save classic Thai architecture May 8, 2007
Some 700 years ago, the Lanna kingdom dominated most of what is now northern Thailand, stretching from the Xishuangbanna Province in China to Luang Prabang in Laos and to some parts of Burma. The kingdom was annexed by Siam in the early 20th century, which slowly eroded the Lanna identity. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Hide and chic Mar 3, 2007
An old French colonial house on the outskirts of Luang Prabang, Satri is straight out of the film Indochine and feels more like a home than a hotel. Luang Prabang has over 1,000 monks, and its temples and beautifully preserved French colonial architecture mean there's plenty to see and do ... 057 Phothisarath Road, Ban That Luang, Luang Prabang (00856 7125 3491, ). (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Savoring the view from Southeast Asia Mar 2, 2007
On a recent two-day boat journey down the Mekong river from Huai Sai, Laos, to Luang Prabang, I was unnerved for a time by a wild ride through rapids that had the crew yelling at the hundred or so passengers, "Must sit down! Must sit down!" Luck and the captain's skill, it seemed to us, got us past the boulders and violent whirlpools. Though it may have helped that the captain's wife was just behind him praying to beat the band and flinging flower petals at the boulder spirits as we hurtled by. (Boston Globe)
Beneath the attraction of Laos' enchantment Feb 11, 2007
The stories of the three historically important towns and cities of Laos -- today's capital, Vientiane, and the old royal seats of Luang Prabang and Champasak, are told comprehensively by Martin Stuart Fox, a one-time journalist in Laos and Vietnam in the 1960s, and, subsequently, a historian and authority on Laos at the University of Queensland ... Today, there is a slightly comical reminder of those days in Luang Prabang, a lovely picture postcard mix of Buddhist temples and old French... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
* Laid-back Laos has a capital to match Jan 17, 2007
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Luang Prabang, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi X a vacation can start to feel like a mail route as you dutifully hit every beach and temple ... And just as Laos is often overshadowed by Vietnam, Thailand and Cambodia, Vientiane is usually left in the shade by scenic Luang Prabang ... The city had expanded quite a bit since taking over as capital from Luang Prabang, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The French-Thai War Jan 14, 2007
Paklai opposite Luang Prabang and Champasak (Bassac) in 1904. Battambang, Srisophon and Siamrap in 1907. (Ocnus.net)
